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Placemaking builds trust. Here’s why cities should invest in it
When people take an active role in shaping their community, they build social connections and trust—with one another, and with local government.
Placemaking is like a box of chocolates
The power of benches and seating to connect strangers.
For happier, healthier communities, invest in placemaking
Placemaking is one of the most cost-effective ways for cities to boost health, social connection, resilience, inclusion, and economic activity.
How Halifax built the most vibrant waterfront in Canada: Decades of small changes
For successful placemaking, small, consistent investments over time matter more than grand gestures.